I am a Food Vendor; what permits do I need?
- Food vendors selling within the city limits must have two permits. One from the County of Ventura and one from the City of Santa Paula.
- A county permit must be acquired before applying for a city permit.
- For information on how to acquire permits, read below.
How do I procure a County of Ventura Permit?
- Below are step-by-step instructions on how to obtain a permit from the county. Any references will be made to the county site
- Determine the type of Mobile Food Facility (MFF) that will be used:
- Click on the link above and scroll down to the section titled: TYPES OF MOBILE FOOD FACILITIES and read up on how the county is classifying each type of facility and determine which type will be used in business.
- Submit plans to the county for approval:
- scroll to the section titled: HOW DO I OBTAIN A HEALTH PERMIT FOR MY MOBILE FOOD FACILITY
- If using an MFF type 1, skip the Plan Review Section.
- If using another type, submit 2 sets of plans for review, (check site for specifications); do not forget to pay plan review fees.
- After review, the county will issue an approval letter or an issuance of rejection. In an issuance of rejection, a list of corrections will be provided. Correct plans accordingly and resubmit.
- Once plans are approved, build and schedule an inspection:
- To avoid delays, build the MFF as specified in the approved plans.
- Once the build is complete, schedule an inspection with the county.
- After inspection, ensure all forms are submitted:
- Once the build passes inspection, pay the permit fee.
- Also make sure all necessary forms are submitted. Required forms are on the county site in blue hyperlinks.
- Forms include: Approved Commissary Letter, Mobile Food Route Sheet, and Toilet Facilities Authorization
How do I procure a City of Santa Paula Permit?
- After you have obtained your county permit, select the application that fits your business from this page. Fill it out and submit for approval